Carpet Shopping in Azerbaijan
September 2014: Carpet shopping is a must in Baku. There are carpet shops located all over the old city. It’s fun to spend an hour or two, sitting back and […]
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Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic
September 13-15, 2014: Towards the end of my visit to Azerbaijan, Chris arranged a weekend trip to Naxҫivan, home of his friend Medjid. Of course, Medjid joined us as our […]
The People of Xinaliq
September 7, 2014: Until the 1960s, the people of Xinaliq were cut off from the rest of the world. That is certainly no longer the case. On this sunny afternoon […]
This is Xinaliq
September 7, 2014: After our little side trip to Ateshgah, we finally reached our intended destination, the village of Xinaliq (otherwise known as Khinalik, Khinalug, Khynalyg and Ketsh Khalkh). Xinaliq […]
Detour by Niva
September 7, 2014: Here’s a little detour we took on our way to the ancient village of Xinaliq. Just beyond the village we entered Shahdag National Park. This high alpine […]
Getting to Xinaliq
Here’s the first post in a new series on Azerbaijan, where Chris works and Sandra is visiting. Nukaat is presently enjoying a respite from life confined aboard MOKEN and staying […]
Yeba with New Friends
August 31, 2014: If you know me well, you know I don’t particularly like exercise for the sake of exercising. I’m not a fan of aerobics, running or circuit training. […]
Home for a Holiday
June 25 – August 4, 2014: Although it’s only been six months since my last return trip to Canada, Chris hadn’t been back in more than a year and a […]
Independence Day Regatta
June 12-14, 2014: In the Philippines, Independence Day is celebrated on June 12th. Holidays are good excuses for regattas on Subic Bay, and this year’s Independence Day Regatta, hosted by […]
Santa Rita Recycles
April & May 2014: Over the last couple of months, I had the opportunity to be involved in a summer employment program for students in Santa Rita, thanks to my […]
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